starting to think a 40/40 season is very possible
i dont know man. it just takes one little cold streak of say 10 games, which he is known for (and every goal scorer is) and its very tough to get to 80 points then. 40 assists seems a bit too high, he has good vision and is a solid passer, but i would measure him in the goals department.
If he gets 40 this year, I'd be ecstatic. He is fully capable of doing so, dont get me wrong, but 2 years ago he started the season superhot, with ppg after the first 22 games or so. Then he cooled off in such a brutal fashion that he didn't even hit 50 points. I hope he will be a bit more consistent, and being on a line that will stay together should help. I expect at least 30 to 35 goals, everything above that mark and he can be considered one of the best goal scorers in the league.
We wings fan should lower our expectations with him a bit, and then be super happy when he surpasses them. 60 to 65 points this campaign along with 30 to 35 goals would be a very succesful season and a huge step in his development. He is kind of a late bloomer, so i dont think these stats would be his ceiling.